Mr D and Scottish Prison Service [2015] ScotIC 065_2015 (21 May 2015)

The Commissioner found that the Scottish Prison Service failed to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to Mr D's request.

Parties: Applicant: Mr D; Respondent: Scottish Prison Service
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 21 May 2015
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner
Outcome: partially allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Authority Obligations

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Mr D

Applicant

Scottish Prison Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision of Scottish Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Scottish Prison Service complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to Mr D's request

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that the Scottish Prison Service failed to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in responding to Mr D's request.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

The Scottish Prison Service is required to take steps to comply with the Act and provide the requested information to Mr D, subject to any applicable exemptions.